The Goderich Signal-Star, 1986-09-17, Page 5Consider folks "outsi
dear Editor:
Investigators from the office of the On-
tario Ombudsman attended a meeting of a
number of Goderich Township taxpayers.
Many of them have endured the traumatic
experience of having their homes broken in-
to and suffered loss and property damage as
a result of escapees from the Bluewater
Centre in their frenzy to get out of the
district by whatever means at hand. These
harrassing experiences, as well as the ensu-
ing reaction to the morale and subsequent
devaluation of their property has left a very
deep scar on the entire community.
There were about 25 persons at this
meeting, designed to simply convey to the
ombudsman the basic facts and give per-
sons, directly affected by the escape of eight
-residents in less than a year, a chance to
relay their feelings as they strongly feel
their "human rights" i.e. to a peaceful way
_of life, etc.; has been violated by the advent
of this institution in their midst.
Apart from the inadequate security pro-
vided, the PARAMOUNT concern is the in-
clusion of the new wing (now under con-
struction) that is to house "rapists,
murderers, and arsonists". This added risk
as TOTALLY REJECTED by residents and
tdaxpayers in the Township.
Already folks are being approached by
enterprising salesmen, offering burglar
alarm systems for just a few hundred or
housand of dollars. Some residents have
resorted to having a loaded rifle at hand for
rotection, others find a guard dog ensures
little better night's rest, etc. etc. In fact,
EDne young area boy, having heard of the
Treeting, came up to me the other day and
,said: "I hope your meeting helped because
!us kids aren't allowed to play in the woods
zany more. I keep my sword by my bed at
might, Sometimes I have nightmares". In
n'fact, out of the blue he even suggested that
tie would like to write a letter to the M.P.P.
'or someone to let people know that life isn't
quite the same here any more.
The elderly folk and retired cottagers are
really afraid. One trailer park owner says
that tourism has been affected and that pro-
perty devaluation is indeed a reality. Where
is it all going to end? Do we wait till some
real tragedy occurs before more protective
action can be implemented?
The ombudsman offered several helpful
• suggestions in response to many of the con-
cerns voiced at this meeting that are being
followed through. A future public meeting
where all concerned residents and tax-
payers will have an opportunity to express
their views and proposals, etc. is planned in
the near future. This is being announced -at a
later date:
Truly, we DO have legitimate reasons for
our fears and infractions of the peace and
tranquility of our homes. I AM concerned
e We fenfence" �
LFTTEPS
with the rehabilitation of the youth at the
Centre,but if they had not posed a threat to
society in the first place they would not be
where they are. Hence, society also has a
duty to the victims as well, a fact that seems
to be sorely underrated in the course of
justice.
"In closing" as the preacher says: I would
like to thank the "Former Employee of the
Centre" for her observations regarding con-
cern for "young offenders" outside the
Bluewater Centre. This is indeed an alarm-
ing situation and' as a grandparent I share
your concern in this respect. Perhaps we
ought to do some "coddling" OUTSIDE
THE FENCE, i.e. provide improved sports
facilities, craft & hobby programs, etc.
similar to those extended to young offenders
at the Centre. Prevention is better than
cure.
I am not convinced that the Centre with its
A "distinction.
made between
Jesusand ..__
Jehovah
Dear editor,
The Supreme Court has recently ruled
. that the Lord's Prayer be used in the open-
ing exercises of Ontario's schools.
Therefore we might well consider what is
;dealt with in that prayer.
"Our Father": this would refer to "the
God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ"
(Romans 15:6) "Hallowed be thy name":
,modern translations read: "Let your name
:be sanctified" (that is: set aside for wor-
jship). So the question comes up: "What is
Tthat name?"
The name according to Psalm 83:18 id
"JEHOVAH". At Exodus 6:2,3 in the King
James version, we read: "And God spake
:unto Moses, and said unto him, I am the
_LORD (margin, or JEHOVAH); And I ap-
peared unto Abraham, unto Isaac, and unto
(Jacob, by the name of God Almighty, but by
, my name JEHOVAH was I not known to
them." The Tetragrammaton, from which
,the name "JEHOVAH" is derived actually
;occurs in the Hebrew Scriptures 6,973 times,
i and in the Greek Scriptures 237 times, mak-
ing a total of 7,210 times the bible mentions
„pod's name. Modern translations, unlike
,the King James, which substitutes "the
-LARD" in most cases, uniformly render the
name "Jehovah".
; When one vocalizes "the LORD" the
`hearer is not able to distinguish, whether
"the LORD Jehovah" is referred to or "the
Lord Jesus". Thus the identities of these two
superior Personages are confused. Jesus
himself stated: "This is life eternal: to know
fithee, the only true God, and the one whom
you sent forth, Jesus Christ." (John 17:3).
If we want our 'children to get life, then
;,they should he assisted to make a clear
,distinction between Jesus Christ whom God
,sent to earth as our Redeemer, and Jesus'
;Fattier JEHOVAH. Sincerely,
Charles F. Barney
tT
minimal discipline, and pampering is ade-
quate deterrent to crime amongst the
young. We have "spared the rod and spoiled
the child" too long.
The observation that "the Centre and its
occupants do not give cause for concern or
present_ any form of danger to the communi-
ty" (unquote) may well apply to the writer.
However, it is cold comfort to those law-
abiding, local residents who have been
directly affected by the escapees. It is un-
fair to accuse these people of "a poor at-
titude of some to accept progress"
(unquote).
If concern for the welfare of folks OUT-
SIDE THE FENCE is considered "not prac-
ticing being Christian", it eludes me how the
same writer can conscientiously refer to.
prior residents of this facility as "the home
for the crazies". A cruel attitude toward un-
fortunate folk afflicted with mental illness
or the mentally handicapped! Perhaps we
should ALL pray for more compasssion and
understanding towards ALL aspects of this
current issue. Adieu! Thanks
"Sincerely Concerned"
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